Blind Spots
What You Don't See Can Hurt You
by Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson
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Pub Date Jul 29 2019 | Archive Date Aug 28 2019
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Description
Blind spots in our lives are responsible for most obstacles in spiritual growth, and we all have them. In Blind Spots by Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson, readers learn how to discover, expose, identify, and avoid unseen areas to become more like Jesus, remembering the Holy Spirit is the revealer and healer.
Progressive sanctification includes removing blind spots so we can see clearly what God sees. This spiritual growth book is designed for all followers of Christ who want to become more like Jesus—knowing God, themselves, and one another in a transformational way. Riddle and Anderson teach readers that exposing areas in which we don’t see clearly is challenging work that requires action.
By drawing on stories in Scripture and personal experience, the coauthors of Blind Spots invite readers to engage in an approachable, logical conversation about what blind spots are, why they exist, how to identify and remove them, how to keep them from returning, and how to point them out in others. Readers will find tangible, biblical solutions to the problem of these shortcomings, cultivating a desire for godliness and a greater appreciation for the Spirit’s work in their own lives.
In this practical resource full of biblical wisdom, Riddle and Anderson aim to lovingly guide readers toward spiritual growth to live fully and freely as God’s dearly loved, completely forgiven, and forever free daughters and sons.
Advance Praise
“One of the greatest gifts God has given to humans is the capacity for self-knowledge. We can navel-gaze into our own being like no animal ever dreamed. The capacity for self-awareness is both a blessing and a curse. If we are open to our blind spots, it is a blessing. If we deceive ourselves regarding who we are, it is a curse. Tim and Fil are working from the blessing side. Go with them.”
- Dan Boone, President, Trevecca Nazarene University
“It will take courage to read this book. It’s uncomfortable to consider weakness. I’d much rather live in denial. In Blind Spots, Tim and Fil offer groundbreaking insights and help in not only identifying what you cannot see—but also finding freedom to move toward the person you want to be.”
- Tim Stevens, Vice President of Consulting, Vanderbloemen; author of Marked by Love: A Dare to Walk Away from Judgment and Hypocrisy
“Reading Tim and Fil’s book feels like a conversation with a trusted friend. You can hear the tones of their caring voices in the stories they tell because they’re stories they’ve lived. You can sense their profound wisdom as they bring Scripture to life because they have been transformed by God’s Word. And somehow, while revealing the ugly realities of our blind spots, and telling us the truth that is hard to hear, their words make their readers feel known and loved. Read it and be changed.”
- Drew Hill, Pastor; author of Alongside: Loving Teenagers with the Gospel
“Jesus says that when we can see things clearly, our whole life will be full of light. That’s precisely where Fil Anderson and Tim Riddle plunge into our smudged existence to help. With hard-won insight, they bring focus and clarity to critical matters that our hurry, self-deception, and pure thoughtlessness often turn to a muddled blur. In helping us attend to what we often miss, Blind Spots offers a gift as precious as sight.”
- Jedd Medefind, President, Christian Alliance for Orphans
Marketing Plan
Tim Riddle, MAGL, is the CEO of Discover Blind Spots (discoverblindspots.com), whose mission is to help leaders of corporations, churches, and non-profits address blind spots within their organizations. Most leaders are consumed with the day to day and feel inadequate and overwhelmed to address these issues. Having been the Executive Pastor of St. Mark’s Church and the founder and CEO of Riddle & Company, a specialty textile company, (both in Burlington, NC), Tim combines leadership skills, strategic gifts, and a pastoral heart that allow DBS to provide organizations help with the direction and strategy, clarity in marketing and messaging, and alignment in staff that lead to a healthy organization and effective leadership. Tim and his wife Stacy live in Burlington, NC, and have four children—Ragan, Carly, Fletcher, and Ellie.
Fil Anderson is executive director of Journey Resources, based in Greensboro, NC. He’s a frequent conference speaker, spiritual director, and directs retreats and workshops nationally and internationally. Fil is a member of the teaching team at Potter’s Inn Soul Care Institute. A member of the pastoral staff of St. Mark’s Church, he provides on-site soul care to their staff and volunteers. Fil is also a member of the Board of Trustees at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. He is the author of Running on Empty: Contemplative Spirituality for Overachievers and Breaking the Rules: Trading Performance for Intimacy with God. He and his wife, Lucie, live in Greensboro and are the parents of three adult children.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Paperback |
| ISBN | 9781948130592 |
| PRICE | $15.99 (USD) |
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 550239
This was a very enlightening read for me and had me assessing some things me that I had mentally swept under the rug. I definitely recommend this quick and accessible read to anyone wanting to do all they can for God and others. It draws on both Scripture and modern psychology for its understanding of howthe mind works which I do appreciate.
Kathy F, Reviewer
Co-authors Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson discuss the many types of "blind spots" we each have and the repercussions they can have not only on our lives, but on the lives of those around us.
They give their definition (taken from an Advanced Reader Copy) of a blind spot as "anything that stands in the way of being all that God has intended for our lives". They encourage readers to look inward (and to have a trusted other(s) help us) as they show us ways to identify our blind spots, give counsel on to erase them, and tips on how to prevent them from coming back. Enlisting the help of others helps hold us accountable, and adds viewpoints regarding our actions that we may not recognize ourselves. They offer Scriptural references as well as personal experiences and stories to get their ideas across.
The book's ultimate purpose is to remind and help Christian readers to claim what is already theirs through Christ, an abundant life based on a strong relationship with Christ.
I found this an interesting read but for unexplainable reasons, it didn't quite measure up to my expectations.
Many thanks to NetGalley and New Growth Press for allowing me to read an ARC of this book in exchange for an unbiased review. The book is scheduled to be available to the general public on 7/29/19.
Reviewer 568465
This book was personally not an easy read for me, as I realized that I, too, have blind spots. This book is one of the best I have read lately for a couple reasons.
1) I enjoyed the personal examples and stories, as they connected what the authors were talking about to real life things.
2) I liked how there were chances at the end of every chapter, (get engaged) to apply what I learned in every chapter to my real life.
This book will help you find your blind spots in your life and faith, and I recommend it to anyone who wants to grow in their relationship with God and people, because it will help you see what you are needing to improve on.
Overall, I really enjoyed it and I will definitely remember this one for a long time.
Curtis C, Reviewer
Ever had a blind spot? Some of you that might have been a Cataract. Other this might have been an experience while driving and having another car in a blind spot. In the book “Blind Spots” by Tim Riddle and Fil Anderson, they discuss the blind spots we often have in our own life.
I found the book very easy to read. The voice was clear, as both authors clearly identify who is writing which chapters. They come at each chapter in a very narrative formation, sharing personal stories, connecting with Biblical illustrations and passages that bring us to the key concept of each chapter.
The authors both spoke with a simple nature of having those around them that they trusted to speak into their lives and point out the areas of blindness that they had in their lives. They do a great job at pointing to the blind spots that we have and how we allow them without knowing them. The authors also do very well at pointing to our need to have others help us to see the blind spots that we have.
While some of the concepts, and the finding of areas we were blind too, can be difficult; the authors end each chapter with a section called “Be Encouraged” and one on “get Engaged”. These do well to get to the key concepts and ask challenging questions that could be used in a small group setting easily.
So overall this was a simple read, very informative and would be great for a small group.
This book was provided to me by the publisher for free for my opinion. No requirement was made by the vendor, author, or publisher to force me to write a positive review. The review is solely my opinion.
Joan N, Reviewer
We are taught to watch for blind spots when we are driving but what about those blind spots we have as we journey through life?
Anderson and Riddle want readers to be able to be aware of their blind spots and deal with them. They define a blind spot as “anything that stands in the way of being all that God has intended for our lives.” (245/2082) They may be willful sins but they may also be caused by ignorance or immaturity.
The authors share their own stories of blind spots then get down to helping us with ours. They take us through the reasons we have them and how they are formed. They explain God uses His Word, His Spirit and His people to show us things about ourselves we can't or don't want to see. They emphasize that we must choose awareness. We must be willing to ask ourselves hard questions, including the ones they provide. They even walk us through some of the feelings we might have when our blind spots are pointed out by trusted friends.
This is a good book. It is one of those every Christian would benefit from reading. The authors' writing style makes reading this book a pleasure, even though it is a hard topic. I like that the authors have provided a section at the end of each chapter to help readers apply what they have read to their lives. If you want to know yourself better and truly become aware of your blind spots, this is the book for you.
I received a complimentary egalley of this book from the publisher. My comments are an independent and honest review.
Faith O, Reviewer
We all have blind spots.
In this conversational, example filled read, Fil Anderson and Tim Riddle show how our personal blind spots can prevent us from living the life that Christ's grace gave us the power to live. Our blind spots can prevent growth, and make us feel stuck in our sins.
This book is conversational, and the authors take turns telling stories from their own lives about how they discovered and dealt with blind spots. They discuss finding our blind spots, through reading our Bibles, prayer, our relationship with God, our peers, spouses, and friends.
This book was an easy read, sometimes not as concise as I wished, but a good reminder of God's grace and great work of sanctification in my life.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. Opinions expressed in this review are completely my own.
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